Young Americans Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Young Americans Education Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $1.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$19.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 1 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 2 | $19.9 million |
How to apply
Young Americans Education Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $2.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Americans Bank | Grant for operations | $1.9 million |
| Young Americans Center for Fin Edu | Grant for operations | $395,950 |
Officers and trustees
- Dustin Zvonek
- Sue Euser
- Erin Gardner Haas
- Lauren Brozinski
- Norm Franke
- Andrew Hancock
- Francisco Garcia
- Craig Richardson
- Jonathan Rogers
- Bill Owens
Questions people ask
Does Young Americans Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Young Americans Education Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Young Americans Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dustin Zvonek (Pres. & Ceo), Sue Euser (VP Admin), Erin Gardner Haas (SVP of Finan) and Lauren Brozinski (Cntlr&treas.) among 10 officers and trustees.